N857TL

Substantial
Serious

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66S/N: 0601

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 30, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA348
Location
Merry, NE
Event ID
20210802103606
Coordinates
42.223870, -96.599700
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during a low-level aerial application flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO
Serial Number
0601
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
2015
Model / ICAO
R66R66
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
R66

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HIGGINS LEASING INC
Address
PO BOX 7327
City
THE WOODLANDS
State / Zip Code
TX 77387-7327
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA348